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Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
FIELDS AFIRE.
Several Disastrous Meadow Fires Near
This City Yesterday and
Day Before.

Fire broke out in a pasture be-
longing to Lamartine Lakeland, neal
the Water-works, on the South
Branch, early Sunday morning.
Before men could be gotten on the
ground, acre after acre of valuable
pasture was burned, and only with
difficulty were the fences and resi-
dences in the vicinity saved. Had
the flames crossed the road to the
Water-works, the destruction of the
new and elegant residence of Geo.
A. Acknowledgements have
been certain. Fully two hundred
men fought the flames for nearly six
hours.
The farm of w. F. Reed, north
east of the city caught fire, presume
ably from locomotive sparks last
evening, but the flames we're extin-
guished after some meadow and q
string of fence was burned.
A field just south of the Fair
Grounds, OF the Branch, got afre
Saturday afternoon, and the south
string of stalls was only saved by the
hardest of work by a hundred men.
A great many farmers are plowlng
their fields as a %precaution against
these prairie fires, which spring up
at all times day and night, during
the drouth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
M%ARTINSBURG ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
HARRISBURG, Mo-, August 10
The drouth continues undated.
Some of the farmers are cutting
their corn.
T. T. Cornett and Marion Walker
are in Saline county looking for
grass.
Mrs. Lizzie Clayton, of California,
visited friends and Relatives here last
week.
Quite a number of the young peo-
pie attended church at Unity on Sun
day night.
Martinsburg was well represented
at the Sunday School picnic at Chap
Ell Grove Saturday.
A pleasant sycia! at the residence
of J. Z. S;haden, was given to the
little folks of Wellsville and Martins
burg on Tuesday night of last week.
A happy time is reported by all who
attended.
Miss Lena billiard, of Montgom-
cry City, is visiting Mrs. Mary
Burchard.
A game of base ball between Mid
dletown and Martinsburg, was play
ed here on Friday, resulting in a
well earned victory for the visitors
by a score of 40 to 81. The usual
kicking at the decisions of the UNI
pire were made.
T. G Wilburn has sold a half in
terest in his livery stable to his
brother, Noah Wilburn, of Benton
City.
L. P. Crigler and wife are visiting
his parents this week.
Died, on Monday night, Mrs. Lew
is, wife of Ed Lewis. Deceased
leaves a host of friends to mourn her
loss.
Mrs. jeff. Cunningham is reported
low with typhoid fever.
w. D..
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
Fun Alive at the Picnic.

V~ANDALIA, Mo-, August l5.--At a
eolored picnic in this city to-day was
gathered Africa's sons aud daughters
from Mexico, Perry, Bowling Green
and Louisiana, and a number Of pu-
gilIsts, after taking a few dozen of
t~snglefoot, had TO test their strength.
Early in the fight, Dick Coleman, Of
Mexico, WAS relieved of his sIing-shot
and OF conviction paid over OF Mar
shall Dingle the savings OF this sea-
sons watermelon money. Geo. Ab-
hey, of Perry. spoiled the physiogno.
my of one Levy Ander son, of Flor
da, Judgment being against each to
the tune of S. and costs. a large,
raw-boned pugilist, whose name
could not be learned. broke the
peaceful happiness Of his lady love
by planting a fist full OF vim on her
cheek bone, and escaped arrest.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
CHEAP MONEY.

We have unlimited sums OF Eas-
tern money to loan at a low rate Of
interest IN improved lands for a
term of five years with privilege OF
paying 500 or any multiple thereof
at any interest pay day. Interest
payable annually or setni-annually TO
suit borrower. We can also supply
you with home money at all times.
KnLGoRE & HOWELL,
Loan and Real Estate Agents,
over Saving Bank, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Ladies, buy the Eagle Steam
Washer; it is the best, cheapest,
lightest and most durable and per-
feet washing machine ever made.
No iron to brake, no wood to leak.
We don't make agents pay for terri.
tory, but give them all The territory
they want and sell them washers low
CT than they can buy many worthless
washers al. Beware OK peddlers SELL
ing inferior washers and representing
them as improvements over the Eagle.
Retail price 5000. Write to q. l..
Ferris for an agency.
Champion and Osborne Machines.
Extras and repairs always on hand.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
II FALL SCHOOL.

The fall school at Gem City Bust
ness College, Quincy, H., begins
Sept 5lh, 1887, with a grand re-
union in the Opera House, Friday
evening, Sept. Q. A full business
course, a Normal Penmanship course,
Shorthand and type-wriiing all taught
by efficient teachers. Catalogue and
full particulars sent free.
Address, ID. l.. MUssELMAN,
(Lock Box 174t. Principal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Bud Morris, a colored boy about
Il years old, while drawing himself
to the second floor of the Salamanca
hhFe brick factory, allowed the pulley
70 slip In some manner, throwing him
violently to the BRICK floor below. He
was rendered unconscious by the fall
ana besides broken bones and bruises
is thought to be injured internally.
He Is not expected to recover. The
boys home is with his parents on
West jackson street, near the facto-
ry where he was hurt.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
MONEY! MONEY!
$500, $1,000, $4,000
5000.

Good farm loans can now be placed
for three or five years time at fair
rates in Audrain, Boone, Galloway,
Randolph, Monroe, Rails and P:ke
counties. Apply to
j. 7. CLARK, Mexico, Mo-,
Agent for eastern capital and old
est real estate and loan agent in Gen.
trail Missouri. 45-u
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
The Northwestern Normal School

And Business Institute, Stanberry,
Mo. Largest, cheapest and best
school of its kind ia the State. First
term opens August 80, 1881 and con-
tinues 10 weeks. S3l.00 pays for
board, tuition and room rent for the
term. Enrolment past year exceed
ed 800. Graduates past year As
Prospects for the future are better
than eve before. We give private
assistance free. Our faculty con
sists of nine experienced teachers.
Catalogue sent free. Address,
ALLEN MOORE,
Stanberry. Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Work was resumed at he gas we'll
this morning, and as soon as the cas-
ing is all removed, drilling will be
continued in the hole full of water,
which will be continued until all
signs of new veins disappear.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
Hon,I GIVE LIN YET.

II doesen't follow that a patient
will die because the doctors have
'tgiven him up" or that he will re.
cover because they promise TO "pull
him through" 1t is never to late to
try the great virtues of Parker's
Tonic. Mr.. Michael Guilfoyle, Of
Brnghamton, n. Y.,.was cured of
rheumatism by it after ten years Of
unspeaksble suffering. Mr. r. w.
Mosher, druggist, Of same city, GER
titles that be has sold over a thou
sand bottles Of Parker's Tonic through
Its reputation for this and other
cures. 19-5t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
TO II FARMERS.

We wish to insure your property
against fire and lightning in Is good
companies as are in the world, at the
following rates:
Fifty cents per 500 for one year.
sl.00 per 500 for three years.
$3.50 per 800 for Eve years.
Don't pay rs to so per cent higher
than above rates and give your note
for the premium, which soon falls into
hands of attorneys and banks for
collection. KILGoRE & HOWELL,
Insurance Agents, Mexico, Mo-
Over Savings Bank. 33tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

The awards show that d. w.
Robert, got only the certificate in
the 3-year-old draft stallion ring.
The judges awarded him the first.
Two Of the judges say they voted
for Roberts horse. A mistake was
made some how in tying on the rib
hon
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Guy M~acfariane, 4-year-old son of
Judge G. b. Macfarlane, was badly
burned Monday while playing with
powder. He touched off q cupful.
burning his face badly. 1t is ilnpos-
sible nov to tell whether his eyesight
will be injured or not his face is so
badly swelled.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Rev. Wallace will preach at the
Presbyterian church next Sunday
morning and evening.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
For Sale

1 have at my place six miles south
west of Mexico a fine lot of thor
Poland China pigs, which l
will sell at prices to suit the times.
Call and see them or address me at
Mexico. d. M. ROBERTS. l9-1Ot
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Mrs. Martha Smith, well known in
Mexico, and u relative of N. F. Kill
gore died in Iowa Monday. Her
death vas caused by Inflammation re-
sulting from a sore toe.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Farmers, write to Ferris & Son,
Mexico, for prices Of Farm Irnple-
ments. They can save you big mon
ey, as they are headquarters for all
kinds OF farm implements, wagons,
buggies. self-hinders, cn~liiyators,
barbed wire, washing machines, and
everything in the hardware line. Re-
pairs for Champion and Osborne
machines. 3-1yr.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society of the Baptist church will
hold a series of meetings, in Ashland,
beginning Saturday evening, Aug.
~, and continuing until Monday
evening inclusive. Address of vel.
come-Mrs. r. Penter. Response
Mrs. G. 81. Hardin, of Mexico, Mo-
Columbia Statesman.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Mrs. Wilmina Greenamyer, for
merry of this city, who died in Kan
sas City Friday, was buried in this
city Sunday, Rev. H. P. S. Willis
officiating. Charley, Al. and Miss
Clara Greenamyer, children OF the
deceased, attended the funeral.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
s. PAUL JONES.
The Ex-COnfederate Reunion Com.

MEXICO, Mo-, August I6.-The ex-
ecutive committee ex-C Confederate re-
union met at the office of Collector
Hopkins last night with A. G.. Tur-
ner, president, in the chair; B. F.
Dobyns, secretary.
The following committees were re-
ported and approved:
Committee on Finance-H. A.
Ricketts,, j. E. Moore. J. A. Potts,
G. F. Clark and A. G.. Turner.
Committee on Grounds, Water and
Lew. H. KEENAN, and W. 0. John
son.
Committee on Music-J. V. Will
liams, J. E. Moore aud T. t. Torrey-
son.
Committee on Barbecuing-T. T.
Torrcyson andS E. Kendall.
Committee on Tents, Seats and
Speakers Stand-H. A. Ricketts, and
". Ii. KEENAN,.
Committee of Reception-J. V.
Williams, chairman; ". FL. KEENAN,,
B. T. Dohyns, J. B. jackson, S. B.
Cook, d. d. Woodward, Judge NJ:
L. Raftery, George Robertson, r.
NJ. White, Capt. d. Z. Shea, Judge
NJ, Q. Flynt, B. c. Johnson, j. E.
Moore, James G. Trimble.
Committee to Receive Stock and
Pasturage-J. B. Jackson, I. W.
Harrison and r. G. Graham.
Committee on Supplies-J. E.
Moore and A. G. Turner.
Committee on Securing Horses
II. A. Ricketts, and r. 2. Hopkins.
Secretary Dobyns was requested
to write to the Township Chairmen,
urging prompt action in getting sub.
scriptions and supplies, and to re-
pert to the general committee which
meets here Saturday, Aug. 20.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

S. ?. Emmons, of this city, is now
owner of the fine Shorthorn bull
Eleventh Lord Sudley, which he pur-
chased during Fair week from L.
Miller, Of Maryville, who had his
herd on exhibition here.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
The Windsor Folding Bed.


The ladies' of Audrain and sur.
rounding counties are cordially in
vited to call and inspect this justly
celebrated upright folding bed, which
has no equal for easy working and
elegance, at exceedingly low prices.
The Windsor is the best folding bed
made. J. NJ. MENEFEE.
Mexico, Mo-,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

LOUIS Hubert had three fields of
wheat this season, one averaged IS
bushels TO the acre, one % and the
other %. There is 10 question but
what the best of wheat can be raised
In this county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

The total amount of school money
derived from the State, courtyard
township funds, to be divided among
the districts of the county is SILL
A decided increase over last
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

John L. Ricketts, and wife return
ed last night from Bevier, Mo-, where
they will locate at once. They were
delighted with the town and report
j. w. Plunkett and j. +. Bolts
fiourishing. Ricketts, is a fine book
keeper and has been offered a fine
position. He will keep all the books of
Loomis & Co., proprietors of the
mines and most of the stores there.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

The body of Mrs Eliza McAIlister,
who, it will be remembered, was lost
from q G. & A. train on Dec. % last,
has been found. The body was found
on a sand-bar in the Missouri river,
las IN July, in an advanced state OF
decomposition. Whether it vas muir
der or accident which caused the old
lady's death is not known.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

1t is reported that John Greasy,
of the Ghost district, drank Is pints
of lemonade in five minutes at one of
the .'all you can drink for five" tubs
YESTERDAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
Poll Tax.

Poll Tax.
To the Editor of the Ledger.
PUxIco, Mo-, Aug. l5.-DEAR SIR:
Please inform me in your next paper
if the pole tax for every man is just
$3 or has there been any change in
the road law or al the County
Court change the law without the
majority vote Of the county?
Yours Truly,
W. M. PAINTER.
Every man between 81 and SO
outside of the city in this county pays
SO road tax. The County Court can
change this tax without a vote Of the
people,-[ED. LEDGER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

J. Fl. Stove. of Martinsburg, has
been granted Il patent on an earth
augur, which promises to prove a
fine invention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
Corn for Sale.

Ihave 125 acres of good corn for
sale. Plenty of water and will attend
to feeding if desired.
C. II. EUBANKs.
Five miles southeast OF Santa Fe,
Mo. 1s-ot.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

We are glad to be able to state
that the probabilities r that Guy
Macfarlane will not lose his eye
sight.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

The sous of WIN. Barre are busy
securing lease to land in this county
on which more gas wells will be sunk.
The more wells that are bored the
better for the county.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Sam'l. p. Cox, in advance Of
Doris ci!cns,is here for the purpose
of arranging for the appearance Of
his show here Oct. 3
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

There has been no work ut the
derrick for the past few days, but
the Suspension is only temporary, and
will he resumed shortly.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Don't buy any implements till you
have called at james CARROTS ON the
west side. He has the best binders
aud W ever shipped TO Mexico.
Get his prices. ,5-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
Money to Loan

LAKENAN i BARNES, financial cor
RESPONDENTS of Eastern capitalists, have
unlimited capital TO loan for . tn ! years
time at Il low rate of interest on farms in
Audraiu aud neighboring counties. Priv
ilege of paying part or all of loan before
due. We also loan home money on very
reasonable terms. Ii you desire a loan
call on us and we Will give you terms that
defy competition.
IAKENAN & N
ReaI Estate, Loan and Insurance Agents.
MEXICO, MO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Mrs. Mitchell, north Jefferson St.,
died yesterday morning, after a long
illness. The funeral took place yes
teriQy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

In defending the war taxes upon
the necessities of life, a contempora-
ry says that sugar was never so
cheap as now" But would it not
be . IL cents a pound cheaper, on
the average, if there were no duty
Who paid the $780, ZOO, 900 collected
last year as duty ON sugars?
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

John Il. Doris will visit Mexico
with the great Iuter ocean show
this summer. 50 Mexico is not to
go Il season without a sure enough
circus.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Rev. w. L. Gray will preach at
Martinsbury Sunday morning and at
EckIer's school house at $3.50 p. 10.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Old Mr.. Logan. Of near Worces-
ter, bad his arm broken by being
kicked ty ii horse last week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Daring the. Fulton Fair the trains
on the Branch leaves the grounds
over there at 5:l5 p. H., going both
norti, aud south.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Mrs. Overstreet, of Galloway, got
tie premium as best lady rider at the
EHir SATURDAY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

jasper Stephens and family, Of
near Benton City are just recovering
from a spell of typhoid fever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

james Garrett has the best binder
and mower made for sale Gad asks
the public TO call and examine. Don't
buy till you get his prices. ST
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

A very pleasant party was given
Thursday evening at the residence
of DIR. Basket, in honor of Misses
jameson and BARLEY, of Fulton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

There are six prisoners in the
Jail. Two are for murder, Mont
gomely county two for housebreak-
ing one for assault, and one for pet
ty larceny.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Jesse Carter hes Ii thanks for
some of the finest ears of cora we
ever saw
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for C~astoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

NJ. 4 Householder, of Kansas, had
a inc herd OF cattle at the Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

The average daily receipts at the
Fair Just closed amounted to $1,000.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

John Campbell has gone west to
grow up with The country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
Typhoid, Scarlet and Yellow fevers,
Measles, D%iphtherla, smallpox,
Cholera. Ac.

Darbys Prophylactic Fluid win de.
stroy the infection of all fevers and
all contagious and infectious diseases.
Win keep the atmosphere ofany sick
room pure and wholesome, absorbing
and destroying unhealthy efauvia
and contagion resulting therefrom.
Will neutralize any bad smell what
ever, not by Disgusting it, but by de-
stroyipR il.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

j. G. Head took first premium on
display of photographs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Twelve hundred divorces were
granted in st. Louis, last yea
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
Boss Boomer.

From the jefferson City Tribune.
II the Mexico Fair is not q grent
euccess il will be no fault of the
Mexico LEDGER As o boomer, Col
Bob White certainly takes tae lead in
Missouri.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

The board Of directors of the Fair
meets Thursday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Miss Lutte HARRISON, of Benton
City is sick.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

John Ware has our thanks for
some excellent melons.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

The 2lst annusl picnic N off
at Florida Thursday 18th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

The public schools opens tie
first Monday in September.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

"~StonewaII" Hamilton, formerly of
this county, died iu Kansas City
MONDAY,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Mrs. Jeff. Cunningham, Martins
burg, Is dangerously ill of typhoid
fever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
Agricultural Hall.

Glass R.-Soap, Etc.
500 Best ten pounds hard soap. l 90
miss mollie Stewart.
$50 " / gallon soft soap....... / 90
Joseph Kendall.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18

Mrs. Lewis, of near Martinsburg,
died Monday Of typhoid fever.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
MORNING SESSION.

OF 1913 members only five were alb
sent at roll call ut 8 a. III. this morn
ing. Several repeated select quota
tions. With Miss Allie Shea at the
organ, the members joined in sing
ing, MY Redeemer," and when
The Mists Have Cleared Away
after which ali joined in repeating
the Lords Prayer. Most of the
teachers repaired to No. 5 20 witness
primary methods exempliied by Miss
Floy Patton. Miss Patton is a skill
full teacher and makes these exercise
exceedingly interesting to those who
have charge of small pupils. Sever
al classes has been divided into two
sections. The Geography class is
now conducted by Prof. Cullen and
Miss Willie Woodward; the Gram
mer by Profs. Hall and Mcmillan /;
the Physiology by Profs. Peters and
Ciendenin /; the Arithmetic by Profs.
Corner and Gass.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1887-08-18
Please Don't.
From the Moberiy Monitor

A delegation will GO from this city
to see why Bob White OF the LEDGER
does not change the date of Moberly
Fair from the 30th to 23d. A book
agent will he in the crowd.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1887-04-20
DELAYED Letter.l

EAST WAGGENER ITEMs.-The
measles has broken out in this sec
ton. There is pretty good show
for general spread OF this disease.
The United Brethren held quar-
terly meeting at Clay Lick, on last
Saturday and Sunday. Rev. a C.
IIatterman, P E, preached a most
excellent sermon on Sunday morn
ing tossa very large assembly.
F. ]. Somerville, who taught a
term eft school in Arbucllle District,
and who has since been attending
Prof Kenny's select school, spent
Saturday and Sunday at his home,
in this vicinity
Samuel Zerkel recently sold a
yoke of oxen to butcher Thomas. of
Hartford. They weighed nearly
1900 pounds.
The Locust Grove Union Sunday
School has been re-organized.-
Messrs. Francis Lewis and JOhna-
than Pnllin were reelected superin-
tendents. On account of the
measles. the attendance is likely to
be small for while.
Joseph Lewis, of Montana, recent
" captured one of the most estim-
able young ladies of Ten Mile. She
was Miss Cordie Somerville, young
est daughter of Jimeson SomervilIe,
deceased. They have already emil
grated TO Montana However, they
expect to return in a few years and
make their home in this county
Mrs. Lewis will be greatly missed
by her many friends, who join in
wishing her and her husband a
pleasant and prosperous journey
through life ScIPIo.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1887-04-20

DEATH OF Mrs. HATTIE HOPKINS.
Mrs. Hattie Hopkins nee Windon,
died on the 10th inst, at the resi-
dence other cousin, Mr.. Jas. Windon,
in the Flats, with that fell destroyer
consumption, from which she suffer
ed with patient fortitude for some
years. She was the widow of the
late - Hopkins, to whom she was
married some years ago, and leaves
surviving her a young daughter,
Miss Josephine. Mrs. Hopkins was
the daughter of the late Sam'l. T.
Windon, who held many positions
of honor and trust in this county,
She was an estimable woman, pos
sessed of many noble attributes OF
heart and mind, and will be greatly
missed in the circle in which she
moved. She was buried from the
residence of Mr.. Windon, on Sun
day last. Rev. Ruff, of the Green
brier Presbyterian Church, conduct
ing the funeral services.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1887-04-20

DEATH OF Benz. GREASY, ESQ, -
On Sunday afternoon, $3.50 o'clock,
Benz; Greasy quietly breathed his
last, after longand protracted suffer-
ing. His disease was consumption.
Under vail the many vicissitudes
throqghwhich he passed, he was ever
cheerful. and bore his sutferings with
great fortitude. On the morning of
the day of his death, he predicted
that he would die at 4 p. m, of that
day. Mr.. Greasy was good citizen,
honofed and respected by all. He
has resided in the Kanawha Valley
since childhold, being native of
Franklin county, Va. He served
with distinction in the confederate
army, and his many comrades will
read the above announcement with
regret.